South African Defence Force (SADF) Service and Pay Book Cover Medals Raised gilt laurel wreath band

Raised gilt laurel wreath band signifying victory/honour

The body is crafted from

typically used with formal or barracks dress within various SANDF branches

This example is constructed from nickel-plated brass and features the clearly stamped inscription “PARKER’S L

it features a detailed scale and adjustments for precise readings

South African Defence Force (SADF) Service and Pay Book Cover Medals Raised gilt laurel wreath bandAn original SADF Service and Pay Book cover (form reference DD1346), produced from the early 1970s through to the early 1990s. Made of green vinyl with the South African coat of arms and bilingual gilt lettering in both Afrikaans (Republiek van Suid Afrika S. A. Weermag Diens en Soldyboek) and English (Republic of South Africa S. A. Defence Force Service and Pay Book). These covers were issued to protect the soldiers pay book, an essential document